Strive

What We Stand For

Our work is guided by our belief that competition teaches more than good old-fashioned physical fitness. We believe in teaching life skills through the preparation for and competition in sport — specifically triathlon. Our Seven Pillars of Excellence are:

Integrity

“To me, integrity means to do what you know is right even when no one is looking; to be honest even when you want to lie; and, to be respectful even when you’re upset or angry.”~ Austin Hindman (Age 16), St. Louis, MO HPT Team

Respect

“The act of not only treating someone the way you would like to be treated but also looking up to someone to some extent. If you respect someone there is usually a quality they have that you admire.”~ Tamara Gorman (Age 18), Rapid City, SD HPT Team

Humility

“To be humble is to appreciate other’s strengths and weaknesses while being modest of your own.” ~ Aleena Villani (Age 17), Pleasant Prairie, WI HPT Team

Accountability

“Accountability is taking responsibility for everything you do or say, – good or bad.” ~ Ike Mendel (Age 14), Sioux Falls, SD

Sportsmanship

“Sportsmanship is like the “Golden Rule” of sports. Treat others the way you want to be treated. It also means caring for, respecting, and congratulating your team and your competition on and off the playing field.” ~ Gage Brinker (Age 9), West Des Moines, IA Competitive Team

Safety

“The safety pillar means to check your equipment before using it – even making sure your shoes are tied. Remembering to not do anything that could hurt yourself or anyone else. And, make sure to help anyone who gets hurt.” ~ Mallory Metzger (Age 11), West Des Moines, IA Competitive Team

Goal Setting

“Goal setting is a vital part of becoming a better athlete. Goals give
you motivation and define what you are training for.” ~ Luke Mohan (Age 15), Clive, IA

Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made
from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision.

Muhammad Ali

The greater danger for most us is not
that our aim is too high and we miss it,
but that it is too low and we hit it.

Michelangelo

Never underestimate the power of dreams
and the influence of the human spirit. We are
all the same in this notion, the potential
for greatness lives within each of us.

What We Do

We know what it takes to develop the person AND athlete. We have identified three areas of focus that produce the greatest improvement in athletics.

Assessments & Skills Development

Assessment and development of form and skill are our “secret sauce”. We believe the improvement and perfection of form and skill will result in successful athletes at the highest level, both today and as the athlete matures into an adult.

Individual Training

One-on-one training sessions and customized training prescriptions developed by our Z3 coaching staff help athletes address individual needs and pursue their dreams so they can be successful day-to-day and year-to-year.

Group Training Camps

Our coached group training has been successful in pushing athletes to new heights. Even better, our daily training environment allows athletes to eat, breathe and sleep triathlon under the the supervision of expert coaches.

We’re Building Better People

Not sure where you fit in? Z3 athletes are between the ages of 6 and 25 years old and train in one of four teams. Take a look!

Get Connected

All Hands On Deck

It takes a village to keep Z3 moving forward. Our sponsors (including mom and dad) make everything possible.

Who We Support

What started as a hike for cancer survivors to Mt. Everest Base Camp has turned into a vibrant group of “super-advocates” hiking, biking and running across the world. Above + Beyond Cancer is a public charity whose advocates create a public following through participation in a variety of adventurous, physical endeavors – including recent trips to Kilimanjaro and Everest. Above + Beyond Cancer advocates are our heros. That’s why we support them through fundraising and training together.

Assessments & Skills Development

We believe it's important that youth and young adult athletes are connected with coaches and trainers who understand the physiology of the young athlete. Whether you're a Z3 athlete, or considering becoming a member of the team, our coaches and trainers are dialed in to exactly what youth athletes need to improve.

Fund A Scholarship

You can support Z3 athletes in their pursuit of achieving greatness by providing a tax-deductible contribution for a travel or tuition scholarship to athletes with financial need. Travel or tuition scholarships are generally granted in $300 increments, however, any donation amount is welcomed.